Tax Manager

Aline Accounting Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aline Accounting Partners in Phoenix seeks a senior tax leader to manage a diverse client portfolio, deliver trusted tax advisory, and drive value through strategic planning.

You will review complex returns, mentor teams, and collaborate with partners to grow the firm while maintaining deadlines and quality.

CPA and 8+ years of public accounting tax experience are required; strong communication and relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience required.
• CPA license required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and trusted tax advisory.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and practical solutions to help clients achieve their business and financial goals.
• Manage multiple tax engagements while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals through training, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to strengthen client relationships and support firm growth.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and team members.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value and expand client services.

Skills

Public tax experience

CPA license

Client relationship management

Tax return review

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Time management

Communication

Job description

At Aline Accounting Partners, we’re building something special—a Tax & Accounting firm where YOU BELONG and where your career can thrive.

Learn more about who we are and what we’re building: https://alineaccounting.com

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and trusted tax advisory.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and practical solutions to help clients achieve their business and financial goals.
• Manage multiple tax engagements while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals through training, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to strengthen client relationships and support firm growth.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and team members.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value and expand client services.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience required.
• CPA license required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.